Ashland, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs, with tuition ranging from $4,624 to $10,118 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 19,008. Median household income is $57,310 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning pharmacy technician-related role is Health Technologist and Technician at a median $47,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Pharmacy Technician Schools to Ashland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer pharmacy technician programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ashland.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,158
Avg net price
$4,687/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,495
Avg net price
$7,417/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,168
Avg net price
$9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,435
Avg net price
$8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,855
Avg net price
$8,757/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,988
Avg net price
$7,714/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,558
Avg net price
$5,992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 125
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio pharmacy technician page.
Pharmacy Technician Wages Near Ashland
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Pharmacy Technician | $40,650 |
| Health Technologist and Technician | $47,570 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Ashland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,008 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,310 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Ashland-Area Cities With Pharmacy Technician Programs
- Mansfield, OH – 13.1 mi away (73,450 pop)
- Wooster, OH – 20.3 mi away (31,483 pop)
- Medina, OH – 29.8 mi away (26,261 pop)
- Norwalk, OH – 30.2 mi away (20,593 pop)
- Wadsworth, OH – 32.5 mi away (23,136 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited pharmacy technician schools are near Ashland, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering pharmacy technician programs near Ashland. The closest is North Central State College in Mansfield, OH (14.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakewood University (60.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying pharmacy technician roles in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying pharmacy technician-related roles in Ohio are: Health Technologist and Technician ($47,570), Pharmacy Technician ($40,650). Wages for Ashland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Mansfield instead of Ashland?
Mansfield, OH is 13.1 miles from Ashland and has its own set of local pharmacy technician programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Ashland an affordable place to study pharmacy technician?
Ashland’s median household income of $57,310 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 25, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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